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Climate change complicates the fight against malaria: How to tell the story
Climate change is making malaria even more deadly around the world, with children under age 5 being the most vulnerable
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State databases pose challenges but can yield powerful insights
Learn how to obtain and use state-collected hospital discharge data to report stories about health care quality.
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Using the CDC’s Environmental Justice and Social Vulnerability data in your reporting
Learn how to use the CDC’s Environmental Justice Index and Social Vulnerability Index data from the experts.
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How Wired’s Emily Mullin keeps tabs on cutting edge brain implant tech
Investors are racing to fund developments in brain implants, a burgeoning technology that can help people who are paralyzed communicate…
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Gun violence reporting certification: What it is and why journalists should get it
The movement for less episodic and more thoughtful gun violence coverage is growing, as are opportunities for journalists to learn…
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U.S. drug prices are 278% higher than 33 other countries, report shows
Prices for brand-name and generic drugs in 2022 were nearly three times higher in the U.S. than in comparable countries.
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Tips for shifting gun violence reporting toward a public health lens
In this webinar, experts and journalists will discuss where to find the best data and research on firearm and gun…
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Alert your audience about the global rise in measles cases
Measles outbreaks have greatly increased globally and may increase in the U.S. due to falling vaccination rates.
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Nearly 43,000 people died from gun violence in 2023: How to tell the story
The health and economic costs of American gun violence are rising each year, according to a new report from NIHCM.
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Why falls are a public health crisis for older adults
Preventable falls are the leading cause of injury for older adults, costing the U.S. health system more than $400 million…
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